Shepard

Meaning of Shepard

Shepard means 'sheep herder.' It refers to someone who takes care of sheep.

Shepard has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shepard

After ranking as high as #914 in 2022, Shepard has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shepard

• Shepard Fairey
  Street artist, OBEY campaign
• Shepard Smith
  News anchor, journalist
• Alan Shepard
  First American in space
• Sam Shepard
  Playwright and actor
• Shepard Menken
  Film and television actor

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Questions about the name Shepard

What does the name Shepard mean?

Shepard means shepard means 'sheep herder.' it refers to someone who takes care of sheep, and it comes from English origins.

Is Shepard a boy's or a girl's name?

Shepard is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shepard?

Shepard did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shepard most popular?

Shepard peaked at #914 in 2022.